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Stephanie Gordon, MD

Stephanie Gordon, MD, is the founder of The Women's Center, PC, located in Stockbridge and Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Gordon is double-board certified in general OB/GYN and urogynecology. She founded Women's Center, PC in 2003 as a gynecology and surgery practice dedicated to providing individualized care for women.

Dr. Gordon is one of the few true Atlanta-natives. She was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital while her mother finished nursing school there. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in genetics and molecular biology. She then worked at a private practice as an OB/GYN in Stockbridge before starting The Women's Center, PC in Conyers, Georgia. The practice quickly grew to expand to a Henry County office in Stockbridge. The practice includes five practitioners to help fulfill Dr. Gordon's vision of comprehensive care for women.

Dr. Gordon was one of the first physicians in the nation to become board certified in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, also known as urogynecology, in 2013. She is a proctor to other physicians who wish to learn incontinence and pelvic prolapse procedures. She has also been voted "Top Doc" in Henry County's H Magazine multiple times. 

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Health in Your 50s: Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional

Health in Your 50s: Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional

Menopause and how to deal with its symptoms likely will top your list of concerns now. But you should also be concerned about your general health and how your health needs might be changing now.

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Menopause and how to deal with its symptoms likely will top your list of concerns now. But you should also be concerned about your general health and how your health needs might be changing now. Keep your questions in a small notebook or on your smartphone or tablet that you can take to your medical appointments. Be sure to include these topics:

  1. Now that I'm 50 (or older), how often should I have regular checkups and which screening tests should I have and when?
  2. Am I a good candidate for hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness? If not, what alternatives are available?
  3. Should I increase my daily intake of calcium and vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis after menopause?
  4. Should I continue the same diet and exercise program to maintain my weight? What should I do if I want to lose weight?
  5. Could weight gain be caused by a thyroid problem? Should my thyroid hormone level be tested?
  6. Is depression a normal symptom of menopause or aging? What treatments are available?
  7. I'm noticing changes in my bladder function. I urinate more frequently and sometimes I leak urine when coughing or sneezing. What can I do about this?
  8. How do I know the difference between normal aches and pains and arthritis? Can it be prevented?
  9. If I need a test or treatment, what is it designed to do and why is it recommended? What are the dangers and side effects? What must I do to get ready for the procedure? Are there other treatments or options? Will insurance pay for the test or treatment?
  10. Whom should I call to find out test results (such as a Pap test or mammogram) and when? (Always get a complete report on any tests you have had.)

When chatting with your health care professional, it's also important to keep in mind these preventative health screenings you need in your 50s.

Your conversation should help you understand what to expect in menopauseand the impact it may have on your life.

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